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SW05MYO
2005 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW05MYO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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161 Total Defects Recorded
18 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Vehicle underside and components corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,898 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle underside and components corroded
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,593 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in grease or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle underside/components corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in grease or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in grease or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in grease or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 135,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle underside/components corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,589 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,466 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Engine management light on
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Engine management light on
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,434 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,269 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,321 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,085 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202625 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,004 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,881 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,588 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,568 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 10 Jun 202622 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
23 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,459 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010 10 Jun 202628 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,440 MI
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SW05MYO was registered on 2005-07-29
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